Cyber Security

2. program that spreads by first infecting files or the system areas of a computer or network router's hard drive and then making copies of itself.
5. a piece of software that appears to perform a useful function but unbeknown to the user it also performs malicious actions.
7. Worms cause problems by using up network bandwidth and therefore slowing down the network
8. a large collection of malware-infected devices (zombies).
10. type of malicious software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device, service or network.
11. network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic

1. this locks a computer, encrypts files, and therefore prevents the user from being able to access the data.
3. unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
4. over 50% of all internet traffic is
6. engineering manipulating, influencing, or deceiving you in order to gain control over your computer system
9. infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups when the victim is online.